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Turkey Guns & Shooting => Turkey Guns => Topic started by: ShortSpurs on June 13, 2020, 09:03:07 AM

Title: wrong time of year ..
Post by: ShortSpurs on June 13, 2020, 09:03:07 AM
Been wanting a different turkey gun so tried finding a Mossberg 835, one of the 24" guns. That was  a waste of time! Local gun shop said "wait 'till later in the year."
Doing a search of Gunbroker now, may find it there. I've got others but ya know how it is with "gun nuts"

Be safe,
Title: Re: wrong time of year ..
Post by: Roost 1 on June 13, 2020, 03:59:03 PM
Find 835 with 20" barrel thank me later.
Title: Re: wrong time of year ..
Post by: Turkeytider on June 14, 2020, 09:21:02 AM
835 Ulti Mags and 870 Super Mags are classic turkey guns.
Title: Re: wrong time of year ..
Post by: ShortSpurs on July 08, 2020, 01:34:27 PM
Found a dealer today that has the 835 ultra Mags in stock

Order placed!
Title: Re: wrong time of year ..
Post by: Tom007 on July 08, 2020, 02:01:25 PM
Wow, grab it....
Title: Re: wrong time of year ..
Post by: ShortSpurs on July 27, 2020, 07:07:43 PM
Got it  :z-guntootsmiley:!

Now where's my ammo stach and some targets?
Title: Re: wrong time of year ..
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 28, 2020, 03:40:49 PM
A kicking machine.
Title: Re: wrong time of year ..
Post by: Turkeytider on July 28, 2020, 09:16:51 PM
Quote from: Bedge7767 on July 28, 2020, 03:40:49 PM
A kicking machine.

Indeed. Both the 835 and the 870 Super Mag. I became a BIG fan of the slip-on Limbsaver and 3" turkey loads! I recommend them both .
Title: Re: wrong time of year ..
Post by: Bedge7767 on July 28, 2020, 09:19:45 PM
Quote from: Turkeytider on July 28, 2020, 09:16:51 PM
Quote from: Bedge7767 on July 28, 2020, 03:40:49 PM
A kicking machine.

Indeed. Both the 835 and the 870 Super Mag. I became a BIG fan of the slip-on Limbsaver and 3" turkey loads! I recommend them both .

I have a 870 Super and she just sits in the safe. The Maxus is easier on my shoulder. Even the 3.5 isn't bad.
Title: Re: wrong time of year ..
Post by: Turkeytider on August 02, 2020, 09:37:05 AM
Quote from: Bedge7767 on July 28, 2020, 09:19:45 PM
Quote from: Turkeytider on July 28, 2020, 09:16:51 PM
Quote from: Bedge7767 on July 28, 2020, 03:40:49 PM
A kicking machine.

Indeed. Both the 835 and the 870 Super Mag. I became a BIG fan of the slip-on Limbsaver and 3" turkey loads! I recommend them both .

I have a 870 Super and she just sits in the safe. The Maxus is easier on my shoulder. Even the 3.5 isn't bad.

I can relate! I like my 870, but I definitely had to calm it down recoil wise. I had never been recoil sensitive until the first time I pulled the trigger on that thing.
Title: Re: wrong time of year ..
Post by: Ranman on August 05, 2020, 08:00:19 AM
I shoot 3" shells in my 870sm, and it is not too bad, especially when you are gunning down a gobbler. My buddy (all 155lbs) insists on shooting 3.5" in his, and it's a sight to see.. if it weren't for the tree, I think it would roll him over backwards.
Title: Re: wrong time of year ..
Post by: Turkeytider on August 05, 2020, 10:46:05 AM
Quote from: Ranman on August 05, 2020, 08:00:19 AM
I shoot 3" shells in my 870sm, and it is not too bad, especially when you are gunning down a gobbler. My buddy (all 155lbs) insists on shooting 3.5" in his, and it's a sight to see.. if it weren't for the tree, I think it would roll him over backwards.

I think the term for that is " masochism ".  There`s not a turkey walking that a 3" shell won`t kill.